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Search is on for Hot Young StarsAn astronomer uses gamma ray bursts to shine a light on outer space.
By Tiare Devenot Last updated
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What is the largest known star in the universe? (What about the smallest?)The big stars make our sun look puny.
By Isobel Whitcomb Published
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How heavy is the universe? Conflicting answers hint at new physics.Two entirely different ways of "weighing" the cosmos are producing disparate results. The discrepancy could be a sign that physicists will need to revise the standard model of cosmology.
By Anil Ananthaswamy Last updated
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Giant voids of nothingness may be flinging the universe apartDark energy could be caused by pressure from giant voids of nothingness that may be flinging the universe apart.
By Paul Sutter Published
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9 equations that changed the worldHere are nine equations that altered the course of history.
By Adam Mann Last updated
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Biden to reveal first James Webb Telescope image today. Here's what to expect.The telescope's new images will show stars forming, distant galaxies locked in a cosmic dance, and some of the universe's very first light.
By Ben Turner Last updated
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What is the universe?Reference It's quite a big question and a lot is still unknown about the universe, but we'll tell you everything that we do know, from how the universe was created, how old it is and what it's even made of.
By Paul Sutter Published
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The universe would not make sense without mathematicsMathematics is the language of the universe: It is probable that every major scientific discovery has used mathematics in some form.
By Peter Watson Published
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Exoplanets: Alien worlds beyond our solar systemReference As long as humanity has been gazing at the stars we have dreamed about life on other worlds, now known as exoplanets.
By Robert Lea Published
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